How to bid on food assistance commodities for the Agricultural Marketing Service

What the agency is buying

The Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking yellow split peas, vegetable oil, Super Cereal Plus, soft white wheat, and hard red winter wheat for international food assistance programs. This invitation for bid is a partial set-aside for small businesses.

The solicitation number is 2000011553/12-1NFP-27-B-0001. It is issued as the solicitation itself; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Deadline and what it means

Bids are due November 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The notice identifies this as an invitation for bid, so treat the stated closing time as the deadline for submitting your bid.

Allow time to complete your submission before the deadline. The provided information does not describe the submission method or any late-bid rules.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit small businesses that can offer one or more of the listed food commodities for international assistance programs. The acquisition is only partially set aside for small businesses, so review the solicitation to understand which portions are set aside and what products are covered.

How to access the bid

Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though many bids can be viewed without one.

Review the solicitation documents before preparing your bid. The announcement says the solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference.

Prepare a complete, competitive bid

Check the solicitation for product specifications, quantities, delivery details, pricing instructions, and any required forms. Do not assume the requirements are the same for each commodity; use the solicitation’s instructions for the products you plan to offer.

Confirm your business can meet the requirements for the portion you are bidding on, and check that all requested information is included and consistent. Leave time to review the bid and submit it before the stated deadline.